I believe it is innate in us as humans to be compassionate, kind and generous. There are some of us who extend our gratitude exuberantly while others are stubborn to bend. I like to think I am generous and I hope my peers think the same. However, there is a fault to being too nice. This can be dangerous as it has the ability to cause stress inflict strife and entertain conflict. As adults we often know what we should do in matters of stress we just lack the courage to yield to truth with the potential of bruising the emotions of others.
For the past 4 months I have been over zealous with the benefits of my employment. Sharing is caring and this is a virtue most of us learn in kindergarten. But when sharing becomes a burden this is when it gets crucial to stand your ground. For myself, as an only child I have always been quick to give, strong to yield and warm in welcoming. I believe it best to treat others as you would want to be treated so it is my nature to do what I can to show my gratitude and be loyal to those I care about. It's taken me a while to understand I am my worst enemy in terms of being too generous in over extending myself to others. Understanding the value of saying no is something I still grapple with. Along with putting myself first before I set out to take care of others. Therefore, I believe it crucial to take care of your "Star Player" which is yourself. If your like me, this can be a challenge but it is necessary for perseverance of sanity and healthy maturation.
So I leave you with this final note, have the courage to say NO, be unyielding with the space and time reserved to take care of you and be kind and loyal to those who treat you the same while respecting that sometimes you must stand your ground.
Song of this post: Beautiful Life by Chuck Brown
